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Facial Aesthetics

Temple Lift in Turkey

A short procedure to lift the outer brow and open up tired-looking eyes, with scars hidden in the hairline.

Temple lift visual for lateral brow lifting treatment at Medicape Health in Turkey

What is a temple lift?

A temple lift (also called a temporal lift) raises the outer third of the eyebrow and the skin of the temple. As we age, the outer brow is often the first part of the brow to drop. This pushes skin down onto the upper eyelid and can make the eyes look heavy, tired or sad, even when you aren't.

Through small incisions inside the hairline at the temples, the tissue is lifted and secured in a higher position. The result is a more open, rested look around the eyes.

Is a temple lift right for you?

A temple lift may suit you if:

the outer ends of your eyebrows have dropped

the outer part of your upper eyelids looks heavy or hooded

people often tell you that you look tired

you want a natural change, without a full brow lift or facelift

If your main concern is excess skin on the eyelids themselves, eyelid surgery may be what you need. Often, the best result comes from treating both.

Temple lift or brow lift?

Temple lift Full brow lift
Area treated Outer eyebrow and temple Whole eyebrow and forehead
Incisions Short, hidden in the hairline at the temples Longer, in the scalp, or several small endoscopic incisions
Anaesthesia Local with sedation, or general Usually general
Operation time About 45 to 60 minutes About 1.5 to 2 hours
Back to social life Around 1 week Around 2 weeks
Forehead lines Not treated Softened

Your surgeon

Your temple lift is performed by a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. You can find your surgeon's profile, qualifications and experience on the Our Doctors page.

You'll speak with your surgeon in your online consultation, before anything is booked.

How the operation is done

Anaesthesia: usually local anaesthetic with sedation; general anaesthetic if combined with other procedures.

Duration: about 45 to 60 minutes.

Incisions: short incisions inside the hairline above each temple.

Technique: the tissue of the outer brow and temple is lifted and fixed in its new position. Excess scalp skin is removed in the hairline, not on the face.

Temple lift alongside other procedures

A temple lift treats the outer brow, so it is often combined with procedures that treat the areas around it, with one anaesthetic and one recovery:

With eyelid surgery: a very common combination. The temple lift raises the brow and the eyelid surgery removes excess eyelid skin, giving a more balanced result than either alone.

With a facelift or mini facelift: for a balanced result from the brow down to the jawline.

Your surgeon will recommend only what your face needs.

Your 7-day plan in Adana

Before you travel: free online consultation with your surgeon, photo review, written treatment plan and quote.

Day 1 – Arrival: private transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Day 2 – Tests and surgery: pre-operative tests, final consultation, then surgery. If the temple lift is done on its own, most patients return to the hotel the same day.

Days 3–6 – Hotel recovery: rest with your head elevated. Your coordinator checks in with you every day.

Day 7 – Stitch removal and departure: your surgeon checks your healing, removes the stitches and clears you to fly.

Back home: online follow-up with your surgeon after one month.

If you combine the temple lift with a facelift, your plan follows the facelift timeline.

What's included

Surgery and surgeon's fees

Hospital care on the day of surgery

Hotel accommodation

Pre-operative tests

Post-operative check-ups and stitch removal

Private airport, hotel and hospital transfers

Interpreter and coordinator support

Online follow-up after you return home

Not included: flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.

Recovery: what to expect

Days 1–3: swelling and a feeling of tightness at the temples. Some bruising may spread around the eyes.

Week 1: stitches removed; most swelling has settled.

Weeks 1–2: most people return to work and social life.

Months 1–3: the brow settles into its final position and looks increasingly natural.

At first, the brow may look slightly higher than the final result. This is normal and settles over the first weeks.

Risks you should know about

Temporary numbness or tingling of the scalp near the incisions.

Scarring or hair loss along the incisions: usually minimal and hidden in the hair, but it can happen.

Asymmetry: the two sides can settle slightly differently.

Over-correction: a brow lifted too high can look surprised. Careful planning aims for a natural position.

Nerve injury: a branch of the facial nerve that moves the forehead runs through the temple area. Temporary weakness is uncommon; permanent injury is rare.

Your surgeon will go through your personal risks with you before you decide.

Once you're back home

You leave with a written discharge summary in English, which you can share with your GP or family doctor.

You keep WhatsApp access to your coordinator and can send photos at any time.

Your surgeon reviews your progress in an online follow-up after one month.

If you have a concern, we review it with your surgeon and tell you clearly what to do next.

How long do the results last?

A temple lift gives long-lasting results, but it does not stop ageing. The brow will continue to change slowly over time. How long the result lasts depends on your skin, age and lifestyle.

How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

About 7 days if the temple lift is done on its own. Your stitches are removed around day 7, before you fly.

Will there be a visible scar?

The incisions are inside the hairline above the temples, so the fine scars are covered by your hair.

Can it be done under local anaesthetic?

Yes. Most temple lifts are done under local anaesthetic with sedation.

Will it change my facial expression?

The aim is a more rested, open look while keeping your natural expression. A well-planned lift should not make you look surprised.

Does it treat forehead lines or crow's feet?

Not directly. A temple lift raises the outer brow, which may soften the skin at the outer corner of the eye slightly, but it is not a treatment for lines. Forehead lines need a full brow lift or non-surgical treatment.

Can someone come with me?

Yes, and we recommend it. Your companion can stay with you at the hotel.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser Contracted Hospital Temporal Lift Surgery
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
JCI-Accredited Hospital
Contracted Hospital
Outer Brow and Temple Lift
Temporal Lift procedures are performed by a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery focusing on lifting the outer eyebrows and rejuvenating the upper face. The goal is to achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance while preserving natural facial expressions. Temporal Lift surgeries at Medicape Health are performed at our JCI-accredited partner hospital in Adana. A temple lift raises the outer eyebrow and temple area through short incisions hidden in the temporal hairline.

How much does a temple lift cost?

The cost depends on whether the temple lift is done on its own or combined with eyelid surgery or a facelift. Send us your photos and you'll receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours.

Considering Temple Lift in Turkey?

Tell us briefly about your case and our patient coordinator will get back to you with the details.

Get Detailed Information

Not sure whether you need a temple lift, eyelid surgery or both?

Send us a front photo with your face relaxed on WhatsApp. A patient coordinator replies within 24 hours, and your surgeon will recommend the right option before anything is booked.

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Medicape Health works in partnership with Medline Adana Hospital, a long-standing healthcare provider for the international community, including U.S. personnel associated with İncirlik Air Base.

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Medline Hospital’s quality of care and patient experience were recognized by the Commander of the U.S. Air Force 39th Medical Group in 2015.

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